On February 23, 2020, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and HEC Paris achieved a new milestone in their collaborative relationship by establishing the “SUSTech-HEC Paris Institute for Global Management and Entrepreneurship” (SUSTech-HEC Paris Institute). Both universities will cooperate on research into industrial and business management, education, and training of senior managers as well as innovation and entrepreneurship. SUSTech-HEC Paris Institute will integrate both knowledge bases and partner network to focus on the needs of international innovation and entrepreneurship platforms. It will also seek to cultivate managerial professionals for cutting-edge technology-centric industries for the industrial transformation of the Greater Bay Area.

On June 22, 2018, Southern University of Science and Technology and HEC Paris signed a strategic cooperation agreement witnessed by the French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe

On June 11, 2019, President of Southern University of Science and Technology Chen Shiyi signed agreements with Dean of HEC Paris Peter Todd in Paris

HEC Paris was founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is the leading academic institution in Europe and the world. HEC Paris has flagship programs in Masters in Management, Masters of Business Administration, and Advanced Management Education. It also offers a Master of Science degree, Ph.D. education, and advanced management training. HEC Paris has consistently ranked among the best business schools in France and top business schools in Europe. HEC Paris ranks first in Europe and third in the world, second only to Harvard and Stanford in the number of alumni serving as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Its alumni also include leaders of government, international organizations, business, and art.